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Reaching for the sky – A potted history of scaffolding

It’s known that the use of scaffolding dates way back to prehistoric times because holes still exist in the walls of Palaeolithic caves at Lascaux...
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Vicky Welch becomes the first UK female offshore scaffolder for Stork

Scaffolder Vicky Welch has become the first UK female offshore scaffolder for Stork after completing her first trip in the North Sea. Vicky, aged 29,...
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The 9 Most Dangerous Jobs in Britain

A list of the most dangerous jobs in Britain has been published. Scaffolding and Roofing has finished high on the list, and even with...
Scaffolders earn more

New report shows Scaffolders earn more than Architects

Revealing survey shows a changing UK skills base. A new report from The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) reveals staggering evidence the average salary of...
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How to get that first trip offshore

The working hours on most installations are normally 12hr shifts and in the North Sea it is normal to spend two or three weeks...

Painters killed as mobile scaffolding touches 10,000 Volt power line

httpv://youtu.be/BiHyohqxRRo Shocking Video This video was posted to you tube on Sunday showing the horrific scene as four Chinese painters are electrocuted while moving a 9meter high mobile scaffold tower. Sadly three of...

Do Scaffolders Have An Increased Risk of Premature Death?

Ever been told that too much exercise is bad for you? Well, in a way, they might have been right. Researchers have found new evidence...

Don’t use shrink wrap on your next project!

"I think you probably should not use shrink wrap sheeting for your next project" says company Director. Steve Irlam of Rhino Shrink Wrap Martial Supplies has recently...

Hilti Impact Wrench: Guarantee will be void if used for scaffolding

Impact Wrench.. We have all heard about the benefits of using the impact wrench for erecting and dismantling scaffolding and some suggested it was the future...

GKR Builds Highest Scaffold in Europe

GKR Scaffolding has successfully completed the build of what is currently the highest scaffolding in Europe on the construction of the UK’s second highest...
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